cis_4_2 — Ensure Transparent Data Encryption is enabled on SQL databases¶
Summary
Severity: High · Pillar: Data · Chain role: ENABLER
Description¶
TDE encrypts SQL databases at rest. Without TDE, stolen backups or database files can be read directly.
Mapping¶
| Framework | Control / Reference |
|---|---|
| NIST 800-53 | SC-28(1) |
| NIST 800-207 | Tenet 3 - Per-session authenticated access |
| CIS Azure | 4.2 |
| MITRE ATT&CK Technique | T1486 |
| MITRE ATT&CK Tactic | Impact |
| Zero-Trust Tenet | Tenet 3 |
| Framework tags | nist-800-207, cis-azure-2.0, nist-800-53 |
Source¶
Rule defined at policies/azure/cis/database/cis_4_2.rego.